Boca Raton, FL (February 13, 2026) – Innovation Capital, a leading boutique investment bank dedicated to representing mid-market clients in the gaming, leisure and hospitality industries, is pleased to announce that Marcus Yoder has joined the firm as a Managing Director.
With over 16 years of gaming experience and 30 years of experience as a technology executive, Mr. Yoder brings a wealth of relationships, financing expertise, and a proven track record of success to Innovation Capital. He has spent his career as a senior executive leading sales and commercial operations where he has played a lead role in identifying and executing strategic mergers and acquisitions and investments in gaming and gaming technology businesses. He was previously the Chief Commercial Officer for Playtech USA and held senior roles at GAN, Gamblit Gaming, GTECH, and IGT Interactive / Double Down. Mr. Yoder currently serves as an Advisory Board member for BetSparket and previously served on the Board of Directors of the American Gaming Association. In addition, he has held advisory board roles with Play Balto! (acquired by FuboTV) and ReadyFire! (acquired by Skillz, Inc.).
Matt Sodl, Innovation Capital’s Founding Partner and President, stated, "We are pleased to welcome Marcus Yoder as Managing Director. With more than 30 years of experience across technology and gaming, Marcus has led commercial strategy and executed strategic transactions within the rapidly evolving U.S. gaming market. His deep sector expertise and transactional experience will further enhance our M&A and capital raising capabilities. We look forward to his leadership in expanding our client relationships and strengthening our presence across the gaming technology ecosystem.”
Marcus Yoder commented, "I am excited to join the Innovation Capital team and contribute to the firm’s strong reputation in the gaming industry. I look forward to delivering meaningful value to the firm’s existing clients while also bringing my long-standing industry relationships to further expand our presence across the gaming and technology sectors. Innovation Capital’s platform, expertise, and momentum create a compelling opportunity to drive impactful outcomes for clients.”
Steve Rittvo, Chairman and Partner, added, “Innovation Capital has built a strong and highly differentiated platform within the casino gaming sector, grounded in deep industry relationships and transaction expertise. As we anticipate continued consolidation across the gaming technology landscape, Marcus’s extensive operating and commercial experience will be instrumental in advising clients through this next phase of growth. His insight into both the strategic and regulatory dynamics of the market positions our firm to play a leading role in shaping transactions across the sector.”
About Innovation Capital
Innovation Capital is a leading boutique investment bank dedicated to representing mid-market clients in the gaming, leisure and hospitality industries. Innovation Capital provides comprehensive advisory services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, financial restructuring and valuations/fairness opinions to companies in the $20 million to $500 million value range. Since its inception in 2004, Innovation Capital has advised on over 120 transactions aggregating $13+ billion.
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Matt Sodl, Founding Partner & President
Marcus Yoder, Managing Director, Gaming Technology